William “Bill” Dirks

William “Bill” Dirks, age 67, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Bill was born October 29, 1955 in Springfield, IL, the son of Ellis and Eileen (Landreth) Dirks.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa; three brothers, Dale (wife Karla), Richard (wife Gwen), and Robert (wife Wendi); brother-in-law, Don Sakalis; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Paula Sakalis; and nephew, Dirk Sakalis.

Bill graduated from Athens High School in 1973, where he played basketball.

Bill worked for over 25 years as a Grain Elevator Superintendent at Topflight Grain Co-op in Atwood, retiring in 2020.

He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting.  He definitely loved telling stories.

Bill was an avid Illini Basketball fan.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.